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Upon a Star co-founder Michelle Jordan sports an extravagant hat. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Dale Danek's hat is mauve chiffon with purple ribbons. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

As George Domenech shows, it's not just the ladies wearing hats for the Kentucky Derby. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Foundation co-founder Howard Jordan tends to business in the packed restaurant. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Frank LaCava, from right, with Lynette, Jamie, John and Lucy LaCava get a moment's break after the race. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Angie Tobiason, left, and Laura Frazer show off their shared winnings. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Chris Sullivan, from left, Kira Krumm, Marsha Warnike, and Elizabeth Hendrix celebrate after their horses finish in the money. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Jane Watt, left, of MIA, and Michelle Jordan announce winners. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Foundation co-founder Howard Jordan tends to business in the packed restaurant. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Heidi Moss-Broxson and Chris Broxson watch the race on one of the 36 bis screen TVs. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Marsha Warnike wears a mane of multi-hued plumes. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Upon a Star Foundation board member Jennifer Macko's hat, adorned with cash, is up for raffle. The foundation held their seventh "Talk Derby to Me" fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent